It was great to join the Convenzis team again for the patient flow event. As always, the team were incredibly accommodating and happy to help. The quality of attendees is always of a high standard and relevant to the patient flow and to us also. We continue to have great discussions and footfall around our stand with no need to try and encourage people to come and see us. Really positive event for us and we look forward to working with Convenzis in the future.
Simon Walsh
Group Procurement Director
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Simon has enjoyed a 32-year career in NHS Procurement working in all the key functions and across Hospitals/Community Services in the North West.
In 2003 Simon commenced working in Manchester undertaking a number of senior roles that culminated in his current appointment at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust- the Trust was created on 1st October 2017 after the merger of two predecessor Trusts.
Simon leads the Trust Procurement and E-Commerce Department, a 100 strong Team that manages all non-pay spend across the Trust (£600m). The Department provides a modern and fully integrated Purchase to Pay service including an Accounts Payable function. An annual £8m Savings Programme has been delivered since 2009/10, and non-pay efficiency is an important part of the Trust’s financial plans.
He became a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply in 1990. Simon is Chairman of both the Greater Manchester Provider Trusts Procurement Group and a member of the Shelford Procurement Directors Group.
He has been a member of the HCSA all his career and was Chairman 2013-2015.
